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Professor of Thoracic Surgery

Prof. Ozturk brings Cleveland Clinic-trained expertise in laparoscopic and colorectal surgery to Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries
• Professor of Medicine with a Ph.D. in Physiology – unique research-informed approach
• 20+ years' experience across academic and clinical surgical practice
• Advanced training at Istanbul University and Uludag University

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery with 20+ years of experience at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specializes in obesity, metabolic, and thyroid surgeries
• Advanced training in laparoscopic techniques
• Published in international medical journals
• Performs complex cancer surgeries

Prof. Dr. Ali Kagan Gokakin specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, performing procedures like Whipple's and liver resections at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Over 18 years of experience in complex digestive surgeries
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Center
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for faster recovery
• Professor at Medicana INT Hospital with extensive academic background

Dr. Mustafa Tukenmez is a leading breast surgeon with global recognition in breast oncology. He has published over 40 original research articles in top journals. More than 30 of these are high-impact international publications. His research focuses on triple-negative breast cancer, immune markers, and surgical outcomes. Dr. Tukenmez is a pioneer in minimally invasive breast surgery. He was among the first to use single-port videoendoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy. This technique provides better cosmetic results and faster recovery for patients.

Dr. Tukenmez played a key role in the NeoSenti-TURK multicentric study. His work helped shape international standards for sentinel lymph node biopsy and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. He has also developed cost-effective surgical training models, making medical education more accessible. His research on PD-L1 expression and immune checkpoint receptors has influenced personalized breast cancer therapy worldwide.

Dr. Temür brings decades of surgical expertise to Private Çevre Hospital, focusing on delivering precise and effective treatment options.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures
• Committed to patient-centered care and optimal outcomes

Vahit Onur Gül graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 1998. He became a general surgeon specialist in 2009 and a general surgery associate professor in 2020. He served as a military doctor in almost every city in our country. He received training in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland. He participated in many advanced laparoscopic surgery courses both domestically and internationally. He presented numerous oral and written papers at conferences and meetings both domestically and internationally. He has extensive experience in robotic and laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery, thyroid and breast surgery. He is currently serving at Ankara Koru Hospital. His medical interests include:

Robotic Surgery

Obesity Surgery

Colorectal Surgery

Breast Surgery

Endocrine (Thyroid-Goiter) Surgery

Oncologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Anal Region Diseases

Hernia Surgery